"Catching Fire" Wood and Resin turning and carving, lathe creation. Fire, abstract. Dan Preece

"Catching Fire" Is an abstract piece that embodies abstract elements of wings and feathers as well as fire and water.

This piece can be purchased at: https://www.artgivinghope.org/current...

Design Credits to Artist Jennifer Mcurdy at: www.jennifermccurdy.com
Thank you for allowing me to use your work as inspiration for mine!


All of my pieces are sold or auctioned at ArtGivingHope.org and 100% of all earnings are used to fund the fight against diabetes that causes a large number of amputations, kidney failure and death in the Polynesions Islands of Tonga, Samoa and Fiji etc. As a foot and ankle surgeon, who has specialized in diabetic limb saving techniques, I am committed to aiding the Polynesian people who are in serious need. Starting in Jan, 2024 I will help fund and participate in medical/surgical missions to Tonga, Samoa and other countries, partnering with HopeForDiabetes.org. This organization is able to stretch every $1,000 donated into $10,000 worth of value in life and limb savings surgeries, wound care and preventative training for local doctors, nurses and community.

My sponsors
-Lets Resin: LetsResin.com:
Discount code is DanResin10 with 10% off
●Deep Pour Resin: https://amzn.to/45yNso1
-Laser Engraving:
1) @acmerlaser
2) Acmer Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CB16DMG2?...
3) Acmer AliExpress link：https://www.aliexpress.com/store/1102...

-Troomi: child / teen safe smart phones: https://www.artforour.org/kid-teen-sa..., each purchase generates $30 for charity. You can save $50, use code TroomiOUR.

Laguna: lagunatools.com

Ways to help me stop the amputations and death from continuing due to Diabetes in the Polynesian nations:

1: Buy or sell an item at: ArtGivingHope.org... woodworking, painting, drawing, jewelry etc.
2: Shop at our Merchandise Store:    / @artgivinghope  
3. Donate directly to my Fundraiser: http://artgivinghope.com
4: Join our Social Media:
Facebook: facebook.com/groups/artgivinghope
Facebook: facebook.com/DrDanPreece
Instagram:   / danthemanpreece  
Pinterest:   / _created  
Twitter: @DanPreeceOUR
6: Join this channel with a paid membership, all funds raised are donated.
   / @artgivinghope  
7: Buy a child or teen a safe smart phone: https://www.artgivinghope.org/kid-tee..., each purchase generates $30 for charity. Code: TroomiHope
8: Do your Amazon shopping using this link to help me raise $ for charity:
(As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases, every penny is donated) https://www.artgivinghope.org/amazonf...

My commonly used tools:
-Laguna lathe, very well built, solid, strong, variable speed, 110 or 220 volt (https://amzn.to/3orYsOy)
Lathe tools:
-Hollowing system: https://advancedlathetools.com
-Carbide tip: https://amzn.to/3agd3ay
-Great beginner set: https://amzn.to/3t5iMsA




-Angle Grinder: (https://amzn.to/36lgewG), one of my most indispensable tools, (https://amzn.to/3iXtNHW) this one has a flat head, helps get into tight spaces, carving and sanding disks are a life saver.
Grinder Carving Disk: (https://amzn.to/39oWqKG), this is a really great disk for roughing out medium sized projects
Grinder Sanding Disks: (https://amzn.to/3cj91Rv), fantastic for sanding and minor-moderate shaping stages
Round Sanding System: (https://amzn.to/3r11N8Q) sleeves go around an inflatable ball (https://amzn.to/2KVCUvW )or make your own foam ball, attaches to a drill, great for tight corners.
Palm Sander: (https://amzn.to/3r1mJg8), I like the size of the sand paper for both this and on the lathe by hand.
Chain Saw: (https://amzn.to/2MbWNj2), trusty gas type, I also bought this electric one (https://amzn.to/3qZOqpp) for the in the garage projects
Super Glue: (https://amzn.to/3pFg5vT) thin and runny, perfect for stabilizing bark or other unstable wood.
-Flexible Foam for mold building/dams: https://amzn.to/36lhGi8
Resin: LetsResin.com, Code: DanResin10

Pressure Pot: (amzn.to/3JjD7mo) 10 gallon for big projects, (amzn.to/3tfp1u2) 5 gallon for the average sized resin projects or (amzn.to/3pwX0M8) for the smaller average jobs 2.5 gallon, both need minor modifications to work.


-Respirator: HIGHLY recommended for wood and resin work, speaking as a Dr, protect those lungs!
-Ear Protection: https://amzn.to/3tqYWbA and those ears: https://amzn.to/3qa9xW2

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